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CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SAMPLE EXAMINATION PAPER
The Sample Examination Paper is designed to give you some idea of the type of examination questions you can
expect for Christian Worship. In an exam answer it is essential to show that you know what is in the notes. Better
answers will demonstrate an ability to reflect on, apply and argue for the truths you have learnt. For further advice
on how to answer questions you should refer to the ‘How to Study’ book.
EXAM INFORMATION:
No Bibles, study notes or work books are to be taken into the examination room.
The time allowed is 2 ½ hours. Ten (10) minutes are allowed before the exam starts so that you can read through
the paper.
The paper will take the following format:
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12 multiple choice questions
6 marks
7 definition questions 14 marks
10 short answer questions
30 marks
5 half-page answers based on biblical texts 25 marks
Essay question 25 marks
Students are expected to answer all five (5) questions.
Question 1 (6 marks) (1/2 mark for each correct answer)
Select the correct answer
a.
homage, reverence, service
The three central concepts in the terminology of worship homage, reverence, ritual
homage, ritual, service
b.
true knowledge of ourselves and our place in God’s plan
Worship is only acceptable to God if it is based on true knowledge of God and his will
true knowledge of other worshippers
c.
Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles
Which group contains only sacred Jewish festivals Unleavened bread, Feast of Weeks, Feast of Lights
Passover, Pentecost, Feast of Lights
d.
Jesus told the Samaritan woman to worship in
e.
to give people knowledge
The overall aim of all Christian preaching should be to bring people to worship Christ
to help people use their gifts in a more godly way
f.
Romans 12 points to the essence of worship as
religious duties and services
good deeds that encourage others
presenting ourselves to God in Christ
g.
Paul uses the language of edification to describe
the purpose and function of Christian gatherings
the purpose and function of missionary work
the purpose and function of the pastoral epistles
h.
priority of music over words
In church music there should be a priority of words over music
no priority of words or music
i.
the Prayer of Humble Access comes before the Prayer of Consecration
In the BCP Communion service the Prayer of Humble Access comes after the Prayer of Consecration
the Prayer of Humble Access was removed in 1662
j.
John Knox was a leading reformer in
spirit and knowledge
truth and wisdom
spirit and truth
Scotland
Wales
New Zealand
k.
Methodists to encourage them to sing
Charles Wesley wrote hymns for Methodists to encourage them to sing about Christ
Methodists to encourage them to listen to church musicians
l.
An Australian Prayer Book contains
a conservative revision of 1662 and a more radical service form
two radical revisions of 1662
two conservative revisions of 1662
QUESTION 2 (14 marks – 2 marks for each correct answer)
Provide short definitions of the following terms:
a. Redemption
b. Atonement
c. Fellowship
d. Edification
e. Passover
f. Transubstantiation
g. Homily
QUESTION 3 (30 marks, each part is worth 3 marks)
Give a short answer to each question
a.
Why is the tabernacle important?
b.
Explain the pattern of sacrifices originally given to Israel
c.
What criticisms did the prophets make concerning the temple and sacrificial system?
d.
Why is Jesus’ cleansing of the temple significant for our thinking about worship?
e.
What are some key differences between Lord’s Supper and the Passover?
f.
What did the early Christians do when they met together?
g.
Describe how the book of Hebrews speaks of Christ as our high priest
h.
What is the Didache?
i.
How did the Roman mass change the New Testament view on the Lord’s Supper?
j.
List three guiding principles of the Book of Common Prayer that arise from its Preface
QUESTION 4 (25 marks, each part is worth 5 marks)
Write brief notes ( about 1/2 page) on any of the five (5) of the following
a.
The role of the priests in the tabernacle
b.
Sacrifice and temple in the prophetic hope
c.
The significance of Hebrews 10:24-25 for Christian worship
And let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds, not giving up meeting
together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another— and all the more as you see the
Day approaching.
d.
John Calvin’s Geneva liturgy
e.
The Ante-Communion service
f.
Reading the Scriptures aloud
g.
Five capabilities of traditional hymns over choruses
Question 5 (25 marks)
Answer one (1) of the following questions (You should allow about 40 minutes for this question)
a.
How does the theology of worship differ between the Old and New Testaments?
OR
b.
Discuss the history of English prayer book production and reform from the reign of Henry VIII until 1662.
OR
c.
What principles can we use to assess the value of any particular form of liturgical service?